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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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